ACOG、the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (アメリカ産科婦人科学会)は、Vaginal Rejuvenationは、医学的な必要性もなく、安全性も保障ができないと、陰部整形手術に反対の意見を述べました。
陰部整形手術の成功率を表すデーターがないこと。
手術を受けようとする女性で元から自分の陰部の容姿?に自信がない人は、成功が証明されていないが、リスクは証明されている手術を受けるということで更にトラウマを受けることにになりかけないこと(これは本文に書いてました。Patients who are anxious or insecure about their genital appearance or sexual function may be further traumatized by undergoing an unproven surgical procedure with obvious risks)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) Aug 31 - Cosmetic procedures billed as "vaginal rejuvenation," "designer vaginoplasty" or "revirgination" are not medically necessary and are not guaranteed to be safe, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists cautioned on Friday.
The group said it is deceptive to give the impression that any of these procedures are accepted or routine. The procedures include changing the shape or size of the labia, "restoring" the hymen, and tightening the vagina.
In guidance published in the September issue of its journal, Obstetrics & Gynecology, ACOG said the procedures can cause complications such as infection, altered sensation, pain and scarring.
Dr. Abbey Berenson, who helped write the guidelines, said some women may be fooled by deceptive marketing practices into thinking they need the surgery because they are somehow abnormal.
"Many women don't realize that the appearance of external genitals varies significantly from woman to woman," Dr. Berenson said in a statement.
ACOG noted that a growing number of doctors are offering the procedures.
"Some of these procedures, such as 'vaginal rejuvenation,' appear to be modifications of traditional vaginal surgical procedures for genuine medical conditions," ACOG said in a statement.
True medical conditions that merit surgery include pelvic prolapse, the reversal or repair of female genital cutting, sometimes known as female circumcision, and the reversal of abnormalities caused by hormone imbalances.
"There are always risks associated with a surgical procedure," Dr. Berenson said. "It's important that women understand the potential risks of these procedures and that there is no scientific evidence regarding their benefits."
ABSTRACT: So-called “vaginal rejuvenation,” “designer vaginoplasty,” “revirgination,”and “G-spot amplification” are vaginal surgical procedures being offered by some practitioners.
These procedures are not medically indicated, and the safety and effectiveness of these procedures have not been documented. Clinicians who receive requests from patients for such procedures should discuss with the patient the reason for her request and perform an evaluation for any physical signs or symptoms that may indicate the need for surgical intervention. Women should be informed about the lack of data supporting the efficacy of these procedures and their potential complications, including infection, altered sensation, dyspareunia, adhesions, and scarring.